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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-04-16
that date. }. M. HOOD, President.
Baltimore, Nd, January LIST, 1887.

Baltimore, Md, January LIST, 1851.
As Place of Business
Westminster is desirably located. All of
the business of the county centres here,
and some comes from adjoining counties
and from over the border in Pennsylvania.
The county has population of about 30,
900 people, mostly white, and the inhabi-
tants are generally well-to-do-pushing
industrious and prompt to meet financial
obligations. The cash system generally
obtains All branches of business now
pursued here are full, and in these lines nc
opening appears. The merchants advertise
largely through widely circulated county
papers, and the immense stocks and attrac'
tive prices draw a large custom.
There are many branches of business
that could be carried on here successfully
and there is room for almost any kind Of
manufacturing.
The Churches of Westminster
Embrace Methodist Episcopal, Methodist
Protestant, Roman Catholic, Protestant
Episcopal, Lutheran, Reformed and Dun,
kard All of these churches are large and
substantial brick structures, and several are
gems of architectural beauty. All except
one have been built since the late war, and
all are free from debt.
Rev. G. w. Cooper is pastor of Cen.
tenary NJ Il. Church; Rev. J. t. Murray
D. d., of the NJ. p Church; Rev. John
Gloyd, of St. Johns Roman Catholic
Church; Rev. Fl. W. Kuhns, D. D., OIL
Grace Lutheran Church; Rev; A. s, Weber
of St. Paul's Returned Church, Eldel
Amos Caylor, of the Dunkard Church; an(
Rev. s. B. Pond is rector of Ascension
Protestant Episcopal Church.
There are besides, colored Baptist ant
a colored NJ. f. Church
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-04-16
BALTIMORE.
Special Agreement.

The Western Maryland Railroad Company
hereby agrees to extend the inducements now
offered to new settlers upon the portion OF its
road between Oakland and Finksburg, to APP
ply to the builders of residences in the town
Of Westminster, provided such residences are
erected by citizens of baltimore for their own
occupancy. This privilege not to be trans
ferable to any parties who may purchase from
such new settlers, or otherwise take their
places, and not to apply to any building now
in course of construction, but only to persons
who are induced to build by this offer and
whose applications are made strictly in ac-
cordance with the regulations.
Where building material is purchased OF
dealers at Westminster, the rebate will be
based upon their certified statement ofamaqnIt
of material furnished and the freight actually
paid to this company upon the same, and will
be payable to the person making the I'M
proyement.
The above arrangement to expire Deem
Der 31st. 1887, unless renewed on or before
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-04-16
Educational Facilities.

The educational facilities of Westminster
are excellent. At the head stands Western
Maryland College, for both sexes, the lead
ing College of the State, with a large and
competent corps of instructors, and with a
curriculum running up to the university
courses. Several private schools are con-
Quoted in the city, while the public schools
are of high order, and the county has
within few years past erected large brick
buildings for their accommodation. The
schools are graded high and offer advan-
tages for fair education. The Westmin-
ster Theological Seminary (Methodist Pro-
testant) affords excellent opportunities for
a theological training, and is the only the
illogical school of that denomination east of
the Ohio River.
Business Activity.
The business affairs of Westminster are
in a fourishing condition. Her citizens are
active and enterprising. Her merchants,
manufacturers and mechanics are all pro
gressive men and keep pace with the i'm.
provement and advancement of the age
She has enterprising merchants, wholesale
and retail, large steam -four mill, two
large grain elevators, two carriage manu-
factories, machine repair shop, two can.
ming establishments, three or four brick.
yards, fertilizer factory, saddlery and
harness manufactures, furniture manufac-
tories, wagon, pillow and agricultural nipple.
ment dealers, two coal and lumber yards
two extensive printing houses and one
smaller one, three newspapers, fire in
surance company, two wholesale tobacco and
cigar houses, several cigar manufactures
an ice cream factory, timing establishments,
several livery and sales stables, marble cut
ter, confectioners, photographer, bottlipe
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-04-16

and the military deployed right and LETT to
form circle around the entire audience.
The following programme was then an
nounced by tho Chief Marshal;
Music by the Band.
Prayer by the Rev. Josiah Warden, of the
Methodist Protestant Church.
The laying of the Corner stone by the Hon.
Andrew Shriver, assisted by DIR. VIM.
Willis, chairman of the Central Committee.
Music by the Band.
Grafton by Samuel D. Lecompte, Esq.
Music by the Band.
The Military will then form Battalion under
the command of Col. Thos. Hook and
Adjt. Jacob Powder, Jr., and the
remaining portion of the pro-
cesson be dismissed.
No part of the programme was omitted.
After prayer by the Rev. Josiah Warden,
the Hon. Andrew Shriver, highly re.
spected and influential citizen of the coun-
ty, who, after delivering short address,
with the aid of DIR. VIM. Willis, the most
popular citizen in Carroll county, approach.
ed the place and deposited in the cavity of
the stone tin box containing variety Of
documents Illustrative of the history of the
county, together with variety Of paper
currency and silver coin, then said, "View-
ing the symmetrical proportions of the
stone and its accurate adjustment, pro-
nounce it the Cornerstone of the building
to be erected on this spot" After uttering
those words he struck the stone with ham,
mer and it became firmly fixed in its prop
er position.
The Hon. Samuel D. Lccompte, a prom
inent attorney of Carroll county, was in
troduced as orator of the day, and address,
ed the audience in his usual able manner.
At the conclusion of the address the Chief
Marshal directed the Military to the care
of Col. Hook and Adjt. PowdeI dis.
missed the remainder of the
much to the reliefof many, as Lh
day was oppressive. The miHg
ed TO a first-class dinner proy
Westminster Rifles. The ny
Band by invitation dined
Jacob Reese at his family n
The day was one long toy
by those who participated
thereof. OF the active PIT b
county celebrations of u
and June ID, 1898,
Those who survive are d -
enty years.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
Voluntarily Reduced,

A short time since the Northern Pa
clfjc voluntarily reduced the rate on grain,
and again made large reduction in west
bound feed and grain rates for the bene-
fit of settlers whose crops had suffered
from drought. Yesterday another reduce
tion, equally voluntary, was announced
in the passenger ratcs-from 6 and 8
cents to 5 cents per mile. The old pio-
neer line has again and again demon
strated its willingness to do the right
thing by its patrons, and always without
being compelled TO do so. 1t is ques,
ton whether any road in the country
without competition tor the most part,
and making as long hauls over unpro
ductivc sections, does as we'll by people
living along its line as the Northern Pa
cific. Its management knows exactly the
necessities of its people, and its DISPOSE
ton in liberal concessions of rates, whcr-
ever the business would allow them, has
been often made manifcst.-[ jamestown
Alert.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
NARROWING DOW N.

SO long ago as 1850. some American
statesman-whose name has slipped our
memory-predicted that by the year 1900
not an acre of farming land IN the United
States could be bought for less than $50.
Although the date SET is but thirteen
years in the future. when we consider the
amazing rapidity of western settlement
within the last dozen years it seems that
the prophecy is sure to come true. In-
side of five years the last free farm will
be taken. Few people realize how little
good government land remains unentered.
There is said to be more in the Bismarck
land district than in all land districts
elsewhere. When the last quarter is tn.
ken the price of land will rise rapidly in
every part of the United States. Think
of this, ye people who contemplate COM
ing west to own your own home. You
can't wait much longer. If you want 10
secure one of Uncle Sans free farms you
must soon be up and dong.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
COUNTY NEWS.
WINCHESTER.
zoe Of the RECORD,

Correspondence OF the REC0Rp
One night last week mink entered the
chickcn.coop of Mr.. Charles Barr and
killed thirty chickcns--all there were in
the coop.
S. d. Cummlns is getting up a large
pile of wood, and some folks imagine
that Sam intends to haye some one to
keep fire between meals in the near fu-
t4re.
G. II. Bumstcad stood within a few
rods of his own house and shot fine an
tclope on Christmas day There was a
herd of about twenty in the nclghbor-
hood of sohoolhouse No. !,
Messrs. Houstain and c. F. Parker
arrived home from Bismarck Christ
mas evening. The storm was so
severe that they were obliged to leave
one Of their loads in Hopsehead Flat.
Master Ray Bumstead is the owner of a
genuine brand new steamboat, which he
daily fires up and sets the engine running
just long enough to keep the journals
from rusting. Ray intends to launch
her in the Beaver next summer and do q
big business In the steamboat line, J. I. G.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07

The writer has always leea prntec-
zionist, nor do we now believe in abso-
Lutte free trade. But, with an unwieldy
surplus in the national treasury, wheat
down to so cents busAel, and many art
icles the western farmer uses put up to
an outrageous price through mainten-
ance of the war rates of taxation on i'm.
ports, it looks as though Something II
have to break before long. Laws con-
ducive to prosperity at one stage of the
Nations existence should not be like the
enactments of the Modes and Pcrsians.
When prices of farm products were fair,
little grumbling was heard from that
most patient of all classes, the Western
husbandmen; but at present tho farmers
are more In need Of cheaper goods than
the eastern manufacturers are of paternal
assistance from the government. AL
though the tlmo has not yet arrived when
all protective duties can he safely re-
moved, yet by their reduction greater
good would undoubtedly come to a
greater number.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
An EleotrIoity.Fropelled Yacht.
ISan Trancfaco Chronicla1

There are certain drawbacks to the pleas
ure of yachting that recent inventions will
tend to remove. In a sailing-bo calm
weather upsets all calculations, and tha
odor connected with steam craft is always
disagreeable, and especially to the ladies.
At Millwall, near London, trial d now be-
ing made with small yacht, which will be
propelled by electrical power. The boat ID
thirty-six feet in length by seven feet in
breadth. 1t is constructed of galvanized
steel, lined inside with wood and lead.
The accumulators are placed below the
floor Of tho boat, 80 that With the excep-
tion Of a small compartment aft for the
dyiamos, the whole Of the space is avail
able for passengera Two masts and full
suit Of sails are also fitted for use when re-
quired. It is intended to take the yacht on
a trial trip from Dover to Calais, when it is
fully anticipated that gcod speed will ba
obtained, and In such case this new pro.
pelling power will be applied to craft Of
larger dimensions
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07

jamestown Alert: During the late bliz-
zard turkey belonging TO farmer south
of this city disappeared. After long
and unsuccessful search the farmer con-
cluded that the bird had n.candcred off
and frozen to death. Day before yester-
day, however, In shovellng snow from
around his barn, ho uncovered the lost
turkey. sitting apparently comfortable in
a hole which it had made for itself in the
snow. The bird had been at the bottom
of the deep drift twenty-five days, and
when discovered was as fat and healthy
as before beginning its enforced fast,
which was only broken by diet of snow
that the buried bird had eaten from
around it, The farmer took the turkey
into his house, warmed 1t little, and
was astonished to see it attempt to tly
through the window. This intelligent
gobblcr is relative of the ante Thanks
giving bird that was discovered taking
anti-fat
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
Dakota Farmers Hopeful.

North Dakota Farmer Those travelling
through Dakota are impressed with the
prevalent cheerfulness among tho farmers
and their hopefulness as regards the fu.
ture. They have lost the worry and anx-
iety resulting from the advent of the era
of low prices for wheat two years ago,
and. except in the comparatively small
area of severe drought, have realized
good crops the present year. The low
prices of our great staple were followed
by greater economy, and more attention
to stock, the, garden, and other sources
of revenue, and many are realizing a
larger profit than when hi: her prices pre-
vailed. To-day the Dakota farmer who
conducts his operations intclligcntly, is
doing much better than he could in. any
other part of the country with the same
caDital
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07

The French Divorce Law.
TParis Cor. New Orleans Picavuna I

Paris Cor, New Orleans Picayuaal
One OF the pocQliariSie; of the new d.
voree law is that tho bonl, Of wedlock are
not completely severed even when the ,urt
nas granted the DIVORCE To be entirely
rid of his Or her chains tho party in wh ,se
favor the divorce is pronounced Is required.
within the period OF two months, to cite the
other one before the Same official who per-
formed the civil marriage betweep them.
Attendance, OF course, is not compulsory,
but in most cases the citation is obeyed,
and monsieur and madame appear once
more before Monsieur le Mnire in the same
Sale des Marriages where they were once
pronounced ay nom de la loi. man and wife,
1t is not unusual nowadays to witness at
the large Partisan mairies wedding and di.
vorce parties at the same time, each wait
ing their turn, and sometimes there are two
or three Of each, The former are always in
full dress, the brides in white and With. or
ange blossoms in their hair, and everybody
is evidently bent on having good time
the word noce in French is synonymous for
a wedding and spree. The divorces"
also make point to put on their best
clothes on such an occasion, but black il de
rigueur for the lady and the ex-husband es-
chews white gloves Each comes accom-
panied by two temoins and their friends and
relations. But it is not good form to laugh
or cut jokes, And they divide into two
groups which take places as far apart as pos
sible at opposite ends of the room.
After few minutes Of waiting, during
which the divorces" remain lugubriously
silent, Monsieur le Marie makes his appear
ance. He wears tricolor scarf, with
tassels around his waist, and the usher
shouts, "Stand upp an order which all obey.
The mayor takes up his stand behind a
long. green table and begins with the
marriages. These do not take long, and
then comes the turn Of the divorces" The
party draw up in line in front of the table,
the four witnesses in the middle, the wife to
the right and the husband to the left of the
line. The clerk reads the decree Of the court
a, rapidly as he possibly can, and then takes
up collection, just as he had previously
done in the marriages, "for the poor of the
ward" This done, the mayor says: aIn the
name Of the law We declare your marriage
dissolved by reason of the divorce pro-
nounced between you" This ends the
comedy, and after exchanging ceremonious
bows each go their own way, accompanied
BY their friends.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07

Horses are not cowarlly. snys an ex-
change; they are simply nervous and
easily excited, Once taught that an OBJ
jcct will not iniure them, they care moth
ing more about it. They will stand fear
lcssly the beating of drums, the putting
of the locomotive, the rattling Of cars, or
any other sound naturally terrifying to
animals, If the trainer shouts at them
and beats them at first eight of that which
causes fear, they will ever after bc un-
safe, except. perhaps, in the hands of the
same brutal driver. They may be con-
trollod when young in any place and un-
der all circumstances if in early training
they have been nude to rely on the voice,
calmly used, of the driver. Once trick
is acquired it is never forgotten. and once
horse has run away he is ever there
after unsafe, except under the driving of
an expert, and then he is always un-
pleasant.
Many persons suppose horses under
stand spoken language, The probability
is they do not. The language of the
horse is more by signs than by the voice,
However, they understand tones and
signs PERFECTLY, or can he made to do so.
1t is the tone, therefore, that should 5e
cultivated in training horses. and, in
fact. all animals. and these tones should
always he low. Hence. the reins and the
whip should be used principally as Sig
mails, and the voice to Indicate action or
inaction, The latter should be simply
"whoa" or ''ho" to stop. "baek' to back
up, q cluck to indicate going forward,
"yct up or Ego or" for increased speed,
and "steady" to slow up. In those com
mands the emphasis is always to he on
the last word when more than ono is usod
Use the whip as little as possible and
don't indulge in cycling" under any clr-
cumstauces. unless You want to spoil
your horse.
There is, however, no objection to
talking to horses. They like to hear the
sound of the human voice. The first
thing colt.should be taught is TO know
his name and TO come promptly at the
call. Give them something they likc-a
lump Of sugar or slice of carrot--wAen
they come. They will soon learn what
the call means. and be eager 10 obey.
Then talk to them while stroking the
hair or patting the shoulder. Horses
especially like being slightly scratched
under the name.
In training to the saddle the rcins are
not to be used to pull the horse about,
particularly if it be sharp curb. The
hand is to be raised for galloping and to
be lowered for trotting, and the bride is
to be swcrvcd against one or the other
side of the neck in turning. With no
style of bit, when the horse is going at
case, should there be more restraint used
than just enough so the mouth of the
horse may slightly feel it, Especially in
the saddle must the rider understand the
science of cquitatlon. The grip of the
saddle must be by the thighs. The legs
aud heels convey the signs of what the
horse is to do. in connection with the
bride, and the spur or whip should never
be used except to punish the horse or to
incite him to some extraordinary exertion.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
Farmers shou,d support 1t.

If there was ever IL paper published in
the interest of class that was IN every
way deserving of support, that paper is
Farm, Stock and Home, published at
Minneapolis, and devoted exclusively to
the interests of Northwestern farmers.
Any one paying years subscription in
advance to tho RECORD. or any one set
tling arrearagcs and year in advance,
will receive the above paper and the
Northwestern Farmer (Fargo) free. Send
for statement of your account.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
Alfalfa.

The alfalfa plant, which is being ex-
perimentcd with by L. r. Casey. of Car
rington, is reported to have done cx-
trcmely we'll during the past season. Mr..
Casey states that the roots are alive and
the field fortunately protected by snow.
This winter is test for the success of
the plant which, if it is found to be ca.
pable of being cultivated, will prove a
great industry and factor in the stock
growing business of North Dakota. The
roots the second year arc SAID to extend
below injury from frost, and the wonder
fully prolific growth of the grass gives
two or three crops a season. 1t cures
readily, and is certainly worth attempting
to cultivate. The result of Mr.. Casey's
experiment will be watched with great in.
terest.--[ jamestown Alert.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07

SOME time ago we received an advcr-
.tisement from publishing firm" at
Easton, Pa. About the same time copy
of Lum Smiths Public Herald (Fraud
Exposer) came to hand. In its fraud list
was the name of the Eastoq CONCERN. But
we thought, perhaps Lum Smiths mis-
taken" The sequel proved that be
was not. as the "cquiyalcpt' from that
"ad" has never matcrializcd, The Public
Herald is our guide now in such matters.
The journal is published In Philadelphia,
and is making things lively for swipdling
advertisers.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
A First-CIass n1oat-market.

Among the wcll.known business houses
in Bismarck, and one Which Emmons
County people at the Capital should not
fail to visit, is the mcat-market of F. E.
Stone q Co., Fifth and Main streets.
They. sell for cash and at the very lowest
margin of profit.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
Tho Prisoners' Preference.
[Exchapge,1

The regulation, now generally adopted in
French model prisons Of permitting the In.
mates to carry ON the employmen for
which they have distinct preference, can
not always be conveniently observed. Thus,
two prisoners tho other day, on the usual
question being asked, expressed strong de-
sire, the ons to be shepherd the other
sailor,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
Fashionable Dressmaking.

Mrs. E. Ham, Main street, near Ban
ner House, Bismarck, Dak., guaran-
tees a good tit and has all the latest
fashions. Cuts by French system if de.
sired. Is thankful for past favors, and
calls attention to change of location.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.

The undersigned will give $40 reward
to Gny person who can give me informa-
ton as to the party or parties WHO stole
Il portion of shack situated on the
southeast quarter of section 80, township
1874, range IS. WILLIAM MARGACH,
Williamsport, Oak.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
Furnituro and Undor,nk;nr.

VIM. D. Smith s. Co., Main street, Bis
marck, OAK, have the finest stock of
Furniture in the city. Emmons County
people are invited to call on them and
examine their stock. Undertaking spe-
cialty. All orders in this line promptly
attended to.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07

Should subscribe for the Dakota Farmer,
published at Huron, Oak. Price only 81
per year, including Il full dollars worth
of choice garden or flower seeds. post
paid. Address w, T. T. Bushnell, HUI.
ron, Oak.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
The Place to Stop.

When you 60 to Bismarck stop at the
Third Street Restaurant. The table is
supplied with the best the market affords,
and the rooms are comfortable and neatly
furnished.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-01-07
M w | G K,
DEALER IN
HARNESS
SADDLES,
Etc. Repairing Promptly and Neatly Done.
Fourth Street. opposite City Hall,
BISMARCK. DAKOTA,
PUBLIC SALE.
ILL SELL at public auction, {

r WILL SELL Mt public auction, on
TUESDAY, January 1S, 1887,
At the ranch of Peter Olsen, deceased, two miles
east OF the Buchanan Postotice, in the County of
Emmons eleven head of fat steers, two and
three years old. WILLIAM v. WADE,
Administrator of the Estate of Peter Olsen, De-
ceased,